Antimicrobial Sutures that Glow
May 16, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
“Smart, antimicrobial sutures that glow under medical imaging have been developed by a team from Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). As a possible replacement for mesh implants and internal stiches, the smart sutures are expected to prevent surgical site infections while also monitoring patient post-surgical recovery, according to the researchers. This is thanks, the researchers suggest, to a combination of iodine and tiny nanoparticles throughout the materials. The tiny nanoparticles, which are carbon dots, are fluorescent and reportedly make it possible for the material to stand out from nearby tissue during medical imaging. Meanwhile, the iodine possesses strong antimicrobial properties.” MORE
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